How does chopping wood help your punching power?

utilizing the same muscles involved in punching in an explosive manner

 

THats basically it, Theyre plyometric exercises recruiting similar muscles used in explosive punching movements.

 

The ones between the head and toes?

 

Look at that pic and then think about agonist/antagonist activities. End of story.

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The word "explosive" used to describe physical activities other than things actually combusting really annoys me for some reason.

 

Chopping wood is considered one of the most demanding exercises in terms of wattage.

 

Interestingly, when Lumberjacks only had Axes, they were top of the list for Jobs that gave Heart failure :rofl. True.

 

lol, but that's the best way to describe it

 

It's hitting. You are hitting with an ax. It will condition your core muscles, your leg muscles, your shoulders, your forearms. Some guys swing a sledgehammer instead. Also, you're coordinating your body movements to maximize your leverage. It's just basic hitting. Hitting is hitting. Somebody who can hit a ball far would be more likely to be an explosive puncher than a modest or light hitter.

 

Probably fear of having a tree land upon you.

 

Chopping wood is ESSENTIAL for a fighter.

 

Back to BS.

 

Chopping wood probably gave me my KO punch, if I hadn't chopped wood I would have lost many fights.

 

Chop wood. If you don't you're taking your chances.